as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
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Recent Examples of groundbreaking
This was a groundbreaking moment in telecommunications history, paving the way for widespread cellular phone use and modern mobile communication.
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While the show’s core narrative isn’t exactly groundbreaking, the exaggerated, intense and fast-paced emergencies, along with the engaging plot turns, will undoubtedly draw in audiences.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
More than four years later, the company has not yet set a groundbreaking date.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
While the show’s core narrative isn’t exactly groundbreaking, the exaggerated, intense and fast-paced emergencies, along with the engaging plot turns, will undoubtedly draw in audiences.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
More than four years later, the company has not yet set a groundbreaking date.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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He is considered to be an original disruptor in the wine world thanks to his passion for creating innovative wines that sometimes seem counterintuitive to the older traditions held by many French winemakers.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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For aggrieved wives of cheating husbands, a rising new professional service in China offers an innovative solution.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea have been at their creative best in the second half of matches, creating 15 big chances (second-best behind Palace’s 17) and scoring eight (best).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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One disc contains outtakes from the original 4-track demos, made by Springsteen in his house in Colts Head, NJ, with extras from a follow-up acoustic studio session at The Power Station that tried, and failed, to better those recordings.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1962, the museum highlights 200 years of canal history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging programs that explore how this engineering marvel shaped New York’s communities and culture, past and present.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Pairing kitchen countertops with a backsplash isn’t necessarily a novel idea.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Calvin Kasulke Calvin Kasulke is the author of the novel Several People Are Typing.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The magnetic phone holder was so simple yet so clever.—
Anita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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His monthly Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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